James F. Moylan

1960 - 2018

James F. Moylan ROSENDALE- James F. Moylan, 58, of Rosendale died early Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2018, at his home. He was born in Kingston May 19, 1960; a son of the late Mildred A. and George J. Moylan, Sr. James was a lifelong resident of Rosendale and was a graduate of NY School for the Deaf in White Plains, N.Y. James had been employed at SUNY New Paltz for many years and currently served as an assistant at his families funeral home in Rosendale. Although being totally deaf since birth James had a unique ability to master most any project once he saw how it was done. James along with his brothers, George Jr., and William, constructed his own home. He was a member of Rosendale - Tillson Sons of the American Legion Post 1219. During his life he was known to always be there to help anyone at any time and any place. James was also great assistance in the care of his mother in her senior years. In addition to his parents James was predeceased by a sister, Mildred A. (Micki) Lowe; a brother, George J. Moylan, Jr.; and an infant brother, David Moylan. He is survived by his brother, William E. Moylan (Denise DeHardt) of Rosendale; sister-in-law, Darlene A. Moylan of Bloomingston; nephews, including William E. Moylan Jr. (Ashley), Michael W. Moylan of Stone Ridge, Jason P. Moylan (Emiliy) of Maple Hill; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. A service to celebrate James’s life will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate. Inurnment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Rosendale. The family suggest memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Memorial Gift Program, 400 Aaron Court, Kingston, N.Y., 12401. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)